Tennessee State Board of Education Members Biographical Summaries

The State Board of Education is composed of nine members—one from each of Tennessee's congressional districts, plus a student member. Dr. Sara Heyburnserves as Executive Director of the Board. All members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the General Assembly. Board members serve a five-year term; the student member serves a one-year term. The Interim Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission Russ Deaton, is an ex- officio, nonvoting member.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Major in Business Administration and a minor in Economics, Jacksonville State University
Occupation: CEO TRH Health Plans
Appointed: June 24, 2011; current term: 2011-2016

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, Mississippi State University for Women
Occupation: Workforce Development and Education Vice President for the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and the Highlands Economic Partnership
Appointed 2014; current term: 2014-2019